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Hi everyone! My name is Esme! As you can tell, I'm a black Lab, female, and I'm about 2 and a half to 3 years old.

So, a little about me...I am a petite girl, just 45 lbs. and I'm as big as I'm going to get! I've been called a "total love". I am perfectly housebroken and crate trained (although I don't really need to be in a crate). I sleep soundly on a dog bed beside my foster Mom's bed at night. I get along with all other dogs and enjoy playing with the ones that would like to play! I will give you kisses and will occasionally, but not always, try to cuddle with you in bed or on the couch. I know all basic commands and am really very well behaved. Did I tell you that I'm gorgeous? I have a beautiful black coat with beautiful waves.

I guess if you are still reading this, you are wanting to know more about me. Well, let me tell you-- I have had a life of hardship until recently.Here's the "down" side of my story... back in October of 2012, I somehow got away from my family. I ended up getting hit by a car. Animal control picked me up and thought that I was dead. I raised my head to let them know that I was still alive. I was immediately taken to the vet. My owners were found and contacted, but unfortunately they denied owning me. Thankfully the wonderful folks at DFW Lab Rescue were contacted and they agreed to accept me into their program. Yay for me!!! I had some surgery on my right front leg and ended up having to have it amputated. So, I'm missing a leg. It's no big deal to me. It doesn't slow me down at all. I don't require any special care, I just need to watch my weight (as any girl should). No need to take me on walks, but please don't ask me to "shake" cuz I would fall over!

I'm currently looking for a family that will love me even half as much as I will truly love them. I'm really kind of low maintenance but I am a typical young Lab. I will bark on occasion. I don't require daily walking but do enjoy being outside with you in the yard, or anywhere else you are and love belly rubs! I hope to meet you soon!

My name is Sam, but my foster Mom calls me mighty Sampson. My story before being saved by DFW Lab Rescue is unknown but my foster Mom has figured out it was not a good one. My foster mom is certain I was treated very terribly in my early life, probably by a man. (I'm very scared of men.) Actually, when I first arrived everything scared me! I was afraid in the car, the house, on my walks, when someone raised their voice, or even made a loud sound. After almost four months of lots of TLC, I am making good progress. I no longer walk behind my foster Mom when we go for walks or hide behind her all the time. I am not likely to let strangers approach me so you have to let me come to you on my own.

In spite of my rough start, I like dogs and cats (and squirrels!). I am house broken, do not bark, ride in the car well, walk on a leash and am an all around sweet guy! I occasionally counter surf so it is best not to tempt me with bread or with the garbage! My new family will need to be patient with me because it will take me awhile to trust you. I would be well suited to a place with lots of roaming space as I love the outdoors and a place where someone is home a lot. I would not do well with lots of kids or boys because I am too afraid. Another dog would be great as long as it is not too rambunctious. I am happiest at home or in a regular routine-I'd prefer not to go to a lot of new places. I am a true treasure but need someone willing to give me time to love you!

Hey there, it's me...Ebeneezer. That's right, I am finally all fixed up and ready to find my furever home. Thanks to all the wonderful people at DFW Lab Rescue I am ready to enjoy a happy and healthy rest of my life. I am a big, strong boy now, up to about 85 pounds. I love to run and play with my foster sister Dixie all day now. We run and wrestle all the time, I usually win of course! I get along with other dogs great, although I'll let out a deep bark at another dog as we are walking (just saying hello!). My foster dad says I am getting better, but he tells me I still need to work on my manners. We haven't had much time to do that while I was getting better. I get in trouble sometimes still for chewing something I am not supposed to (I love hats!), but have been much better once he taught me that was wrong. I mainly just play with my toys now. I love toys! Especially the ones with lots of stuffing that I can tear out. I have lots of fun playing with my foster dad's nieces of all ages. We run and play chase, but I also know to be nice to little girls. My three year old buddy Lily is my favorite...I just lay down and she snuggles with me the best. I haven't been around cats much, but I am not sure I like them. I saw some at the vet, and really wanted to chase them around. I have had a rough start to my life, so now I am ready to find a new family to love and be a part of. I will be the best play buddy and snuggler ever.

Hello there! My name is Hudson. I am a 4 year old handsome hunk of Lab if I do say so myself. I am a very loyal Lab, and I love people. Big people, little people, big dogs, little dogs, cats are ok too I guess. I am a bit of a take charge kind of guy. A few of my foster brothers and sisters are always running a muck, and I am constantly having to chase them down to tell them to control themselves. After getting them in control I am in desperate need to go for a swim to cool off from all the running they make me do. Then its back to work, you know, chase the ball (love doing that!), then go for another swim, go check on my foster mom, then go for another swim, round up my foster brothers and sisters again, them go for a swim, then chase the butterflies. Yes that's right, I said it, chase butterflies! Those are harder to round up than my brothers and sisters. Anyway, after a hard days work I get to go in the house and rest up for my next shift. I am really good in the house. I don't have accidents, and I don't chew on anything. I will lay at your feet or beside you on the couch, which ever you prefer. I don't do very well in a crate, but my foster parents are helping with that. I've been ok in a crate for a few hours at time, but then I get a little restless. I don't like being away from people much. My foster parents have let me have the run of the house for a couple of hours at a time, and I have done pretty well lately. Before, I used to counter surf, but that's all I would do! I know I have some issues to deal with, but I'm getting better I really am. Even though I'm not all that playful with other dogs yet I think it helps having a buddy. I like other dogs I think I just don't know what it is to have a friend and how to play with them. I'm learning that too. I've also learned that I don't have to be in charge of everything. My foster parents have that responsibility. It sure has taken the pressure off of me, let me tell you. My foster parents have really helped me with my confidence building, and they say I'm doing really well. I have to say that life is getting easier and I am doing well, but I will still need a home that will continue to help me get better with things. I will wait because I know it will be worth it in the end. My foster mom assures me that it will be, and I believe her.

Hi there, my name is Rhys. I am 2 years old, which is a good age to be, I think, especially when you are looking to get adopted. If you can believe it my family moved away and left me tethered outside in the back yard, which I don't understand. What was I supposed to do for food, shelter, and water? Luckily a woman saw me and called her grandson and told him to come get me and make me safe, and luckily grandsons are good at following instructions. This grandson even found a rescue for me, which is good, because I wouldn't have made it in the shelter, I don't think.

Let me tell you a little about myself-- I walk well on a leash, especially if I am wearing my harness, and I am being taught a bunch of new stuff in foster care. When I get tired, or when my foster mom goes away, I go into a crate even though I am potty trained and really good in the house and don't really need a crate to keep the house things safe. Sometimes it just feels safe for me in there. Have you ever felt not safe? I feel not safe sometimes-- usually around strangers and other dogs. But everything is better once I know you.

Right now I know my foster mom even though I haven't known her for a long time. I like to make her happy. See, she likes to throw balls, but I don't think she knows how to go get them after she throws them. She usually just stands there, so I go and get the balls for her (I'm an excellent retriever), and I am SO FAST! I love to run. If you need a running partner I might be down for that. I love all toys,like balls, but I especially love my Kong-- mostly because treats sometimes hide in there.

Other things I love are belly rubs and giving kisses. I also like to impress people with my knowledge of things like "sit" and "shake". I tell you, people sure do love "sit" and "shake", I don't really understand it but I do understand about making people happy, which is one of the other things I love.

Things I do not love are strangers and other dogs, but luckily strangers don't stay strangers for very long--just look at my foster mom. Unfortunately, other dogs stay dogs no matter how long you wait for them to please please just turn into something else. Obviously, I am looking for a home where I don't have to be afraid of another dog, even though I am learning that other dogs might be okay. I just recently impressed everyone so much at a Meet-n-Greet where there were dogs EVERYWHERE, but I was a little bit ok with it. I was quiet and calm and feeling comfortable in my own skin. I even sniffed another dog! I hope that home is with you. If it is, please apply right away, because I can't wait to come home.

My name is Trigger and it is difficult to be modest when my foster mom brags about me all the time. She says I am the easiest foster ever.

I am approximately 4 years old, completely house trained, crate trained and get along with all other dogs. Sit, stay, and down are commands I know and I walk well on a leash. I do not get into things;in fact I have not bothered a single item at my foster mom's home (unlike that last foster that kept carrying off her house shoes). I only get on furniture when invited, although I have snuck on my foster mom's bed during the night but she pretends she doesn't see me. I am affectionate and will take every opportunity to give you hugs and kisses. I am a very quiet dog except when being left behind. For a few minutes I will express my sadness at being left behind because my favorite thing to do is ride in the car. Taking me to work with you will be a breeze...I'm so quiet I can sneak under your desk and no one will know. :)

If you like to socialize with other humans, I'm the type of dog you can take to dog parks and outdoor patios because I am very well behaved.

Howdy y'all! I'm Ammo! My foster mom says I have a fun personality! That must be how I got the name "Ammo!" It's a pretty good one if you ask me!

I love to go outside and play with my family on these beautiful May days that we are having! It's especially fun to go for a ride in the car! There's just so much to see--no wonder you humans like to leave the house. I had no idea what I missing, but my favorite place to be on my dog bed with a toy! Well, maybe I like to have a few to choose from! What good is one toy?

Anyway, my mom says I have to tell you a few other things. You see, she likes to have rules in the house! (Who needs rules?!?) One of those rules is to wait my turn and not try to get my treat too quickly. That's a tough one because I'm not used to getting all these yummy treats! I'm worried that she's going to run out before my turn! Anyway, I also tend to jump from time to time, but we're working on it! I know I shouldn't do that but sometimes I forget that I'm a grown up now and I might knock someone over! That didn't happen when I was just a baby!

Enough about that! If you're looking for a lab who's sure to be a lot of fun, I'm your guy! Don't forget to call my mom! She will put you on my calendar for me!

Hi, my name is Beamer and I am one of Mama Bella's puppies. These good people at the Lab Rescue, have me classified as a black lab, but I am really more of a dark chocolate boy. I am your typical happy puppy. My foster mom says I am a good, smart boy, and am going to be a great dog; but I have to learn some manners first. There are just so many rules for a puppy to follow!

In the short time at my foster home, I have learned that my kennel is actually pretty great! I like to sleep in there at night and I will go in there for a treat when my foster mom and dad are leaving the house. Although, I don't like to be left alone, I love to be with my foster sisters. I have tried to make friends with these pesky, furry animals called "cats." They usually hiss and swat at me, but I just want to play!

I am also getting the hang of letting my foster family know when I need to take care of business. There is this little human here and she likes to play with me. I sometimes get so excited to play, that I jump, but apparently "no jumping" is one of those silly rules. I am getting the hang of "sit" and now will wait patiently for my foster mom to feed me.

I love my foster family, but I want to have a furever home. I promise I will love and be loyal to you!

Hi I'm Graham and my foster mom thinks I'm a sweetheart. I like to give her kisses and lay by her feet while we watch TV. I am potty trained but will need you to show me where I can go potty. I like to lay on my doggie bed at night but if you want me to snuggle, I am happy to sleep in bed with you. I don't really like the crate, but I'm learning to stay in it a few hours at a time with a chew bone or frozen peanut butter kong. Sometimes I get excited and jump on my foster mom. She is teaching me not to, but sometimes I forget. I have a new little foster brother named Alfred and we really like playing with each other. Sometimes I chase him and then we switch. I like it when he snuggles with me on the doggie bed.I get really excited when its time to eat and I don't mind when Alfred tries to eat out of my bowl at the same time. Occasionally, I like to check out the counters and see if there's anything I can eat. Again, I'm working on not doing that but sometimes I can't help myself! I like to go on walks, mom says I'm pretty good but need to work on the leash some more. I have a lot of energy so I would probably do better in a family with a dog that likes to play or with energetic kids or both.

Hi! My name is Monica. I am a sweet 12 week old little girl. I am all puppy. I love to play and chew on things. Mostly, I only chew on toys so my foster mom said that was a good girl. I am still working on the potty training issue. Sometimes I get distracted and forget that I am supposed to let someone know that I need to go outside. I also do well in my crate. I don't really care to be in it because there are more interesting things to do outside of that little box. I will settle down at night and go right to sleep though. I like my foster home as I have become good friends with my foster brother Milo. He has taught me how to wrestle and play tug-of-war. I am a pretty mellow girl, I like to stay close to my foster mom and dad. I do like to play with other dogs but am happy with my people too. I am still a little mouthy so I would get along well with younger dogs and older kids.

Lowe is a little shy and timid of other dogs at first but warms up very fast. He is learning to walk on a leash. He sits for treats and goes into his crate with no problems. He just loves FOOD! He eats all of his food right up and tries to sneak his foster brother's food.

He listens very well and follows his foster mom everywhere! Lowe is house trained and sleeps throughout the night with no problem. He gets very scared with everyday noises still like the washing machine or the TV. He would probably do best in a household that has another dog or someone that is home with him to show him love. He absolutely loves being petted and loved on. He does well in a car and loves going outside to play. His foster brother is teaching him the ropes by wrestling and playing tug of war.

Lowe is a great boy and has lots and lots of love to give!

Hi, I'm Dolce...or Dolce de Leche as my foster Mom calls me. She says it's because I'm so sweet. I guess I'm sweet but I don't really know. You see, my first few years of life were pretty bleak. These mean people used me to make lots of puppies and didn't give me much love or attention. They took away my long tail and dumped me at the shelter when I got real sick. Some people came to see me at the shelter and they weren't like the ones I had lived with. They talked to me really nice and were very gentle with me. They took me out of the shelter and to this place called a vet. I'm pretty sure I've never been to one of them before, but wow, talk about a cool place. They gave me all kinds of medicine to make me feel better, a comfy bed, and they hugged and rubbed and petted me. Oh it felt soooo good. One of the vet techs, Crystal, used to sit and tell me stories all about the kind of life I was going to have from now on. She said that I would get to live in a place with a comfy bed, toys, treats, and always plenty of food. She said that there would be people there who would want to pet me, hug me, snuggle me, take me for walks, and spoil me rotten! She said I'm going to have a yard that I can run around in or just lay down in the soft grass and soak up the sun.

Crystal was a real smart lady because everything she has said has come true! I've been living in this place called a Foster Home and I've got three foster siblings. We all run around in the yard, get lots of treats, have lots of beds to lay on, and we get petted and brushed and talked to all the time. My Foster Mom says that my Furever home is going to totally rock! She says, "If you think we spoil you, just wait until you see what they do for you." Man, oh man, I can only imagine. I never dreamed of a life like this and I can't wait!! My little nub of a tail just wiggles with excitement!

Oh, before I forget, Mom says I'm supposed to tell you a little more about me. I walk great on a leash, am quiet and calm in the house, I only bark if something really excites me and usually one of my siblings started it and I just decided to join, cats and other small creatures are meant to be chased, riding in a car is a new experience and makes me a little nervous so please just pet me while we ride. Lastly, I have borrowed, ok ok, stolen a few food items off the table or counter. I'm quickly learning "no" but it's not one of my favorite words so please, feel free to never use it. :)

Well, I guess that's about it from me. Mom says it's time for dinner and I do like to eat. Hope to see you soon!

Alfred is an absolutely adorable little guy. He is extremely sweet and loves to cuddle and give kisses. He is a very fast learner, especially for his age. He already knows that when he goes outside he is supposed to immediately go to the bathroom. He has had very few accidents in the house and keeps his kennel clean at night. He does get a little noisy when he first goes in his kennel but will quiet down after a few minutes and will remain quiet until you let him out, or until he hears you outside his kennel as he is excited to play with you! He loves other dogs and plays well with every dog he meets. He has yet to be around cats so I am not sure what he would think of them but do not see it being a problem. He is already learning to walk on a leash and will follow right beside you until he gets tired. He is a good listener and is learning to come to a whistle no matter what he is doing. Everyone falls in love with him the second they meet him, and I know he will make a great addition to your home.

Hello! My name is Blackie. As you can see I am a mild mannered, gentle, playful and loving young man. My background is a mystery, but my foster mom thinks I was in a good home at one time and cannot believe someone would leave me behind. I am perfectly house broken-- absolutely no accidents even when my foster mom and dad are at work all day. I do not care for the crate, but can be coaxed in with treats and a little pushing when my foster mom and dad go to bed or go to work.

In my previous life I must have been allowed on my owner's bed; if given the opportunity, I much prefer curled up quietly on the bed next to someone than in that crate. I am also very aware that there is good food in the refrigerator from my previous life; if I hear the door open, I am there quickly just in case my foster parents should drop something on the floor that needs cleaning up. Though I am a bit of a mooch if you are eating, I would never take anything that was not offered to me.

I am very good with my foster's dog and cat-- though that cat will not let me get very close when I try to sniff her. I absolutely love, love, love walks. When you pick up my leash I cannot control myself; I just have to start jumping up and down. I do well on the leash, though sometimes I get excited and pull when I see rabbits and ducks and want to chase them. When on my walks I love to see children. It is so exciting when they come over and pet me. I have to give them so many kisses before I can continue on the walk.

I prefer to be in doors most of the day, laying quietly at your feet, but am always eager to get into the car and go with you where ever you go. I would so love a furever home. I would make you so happy and be your loyal friend furever.

Mo is in his foster home and is doing wonderful!

Mo is a lovebug! He is a big lap dog and one of the most affectionate dogs around. He is approximately 2 years old and is crate trained. He acts like a young goofy guy and is grateful for all the attention he gets. He loves to play fetch and will do it for hours if you let him. He is working on new commands like sit & say, and is a quick learner. He gets along great with adults, kids, and with other dogs, but prefers dogs his size or larger. Out in public, Mo is very friendly to everyone he meets. He will do best in a home with someone who has experience with dogs and has the time and patience to teach him.

Mo is ready to start meeting potential families. A patient & loving family will win this boy's heart quickly. Could that be you? Who wouldn't love some "Mo" love!

Hi everyone! My name is Barney. Unfortunately I am not purple or a dinosour but trust me when I say I got the good looks of a handsome, yellow lab. Before a shelter picked me up, I was just running around town. I spent a few nights there until the volunteers at the Lab rescue picked me up. I did have heartworms, but have been completely treated and fitter than ever before.

Well, let me share some of my hobbies and passions with you. I love socializing with other dogs at the dog park and also getting belly rubs from humans. I know how to play fetch but I don't really like giving up the ball once I catch it. At home, I will play with kongs, tennis balls and occassionaly a shoe I find lying around. My foster leaves out great smelling food on the counter and it is extremely hard to resist. However, I have started to understand that counter-surfing isn't really appreciated. It is really hard to understand what humans say, but I have learned the meaning of sit, come, fetch and crate. I am also potty trained and do not really mind spending time in the crate. I am a big guy and since I spent some time running around in the open, I am not used to walking on a leash. My foster has started training me, and with practice I will get there.

I am looking for a forever home that might have a friend for me to play with and older kids as I can get a little too excited.

Hello everybody! My name is Shakespeare (my humans call me Shiner at home), and I'm a 70lb black teddy bear disguised as a lab. I'm always happy and wagging my tail, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE people! My last owner didn't take very good care of me though, and I had to have one of my rear legs amputated because of a bad cut on my foot. I'm all healed up now, and believe it or not my favorite activities are swimming and fetching balls! Nothing gets me down, and I'll always be by your side when you need me. I also like kids and other dogs, and I know to go outside to use the bathroom. I probably won't make a good running partner (although I have more than enough energy), but I like to be outside, and long walks are no problem at all. If you can handle a dog with endless love to give, I'm your boy!

Hi, I am Hayden. Yep, I know what you are thinking - I have heard I do not look like a lab but my Mom is a yellow lab - you can check her out in the 'Adopted' link - Mama Helen. That being said...I am quite adorable and cuddly. I keep hearing my foster Mom calling me her little teddy bear!

I am a very confident little girl and normally one of the first to initiate play with my foster lab brother. If you have another dog for me to play with that would be the best! Nothing much scares me and I am very curious about everything. I have never been left alone for long periods of time. I really like having family around - or at least another dog. I cannot wait to meet you so I can have my own family. My foster family is really great, but a girl wants her own true forever home.

Hayden is a really sweet puppy. She is smart, gorgeous, and loves to play. She knows to 'sit' and 'down' when asked. We are working on potty training and walking on a leash. We do not have cats, but I think she would want to play with anything. She is the typical labrador puppy that has lots of energy and needs lots of exercise. If you are a runner she can probably keep up with you...of course she needs to start on shorter runs until she is older...but she loves getting out for long walks. She craves training and learning new things. She would absolutely love to be your best friend!

Greetings y'all. My foster mom calls me Rhett because of my gentle southern laid back personality. I don't know much about my prior life. My finders live in the country and believed that I was dumped out by their home. So being just a baby, they took me in and fed me and kept me safe while they contacted the rescue people-- which didn't take long. Somewhere along the way I picked up a virus called parvovirus. Fortunately for me I was in pretty good health so when it attacked me it was not as severe an event as it could have been. I am all better and ready to come home this week but still can't meet you until mid May.

I am housebroken, stay quietly in my crate, sleep on the dog bed at night, play nicely with other dogs. Love going for walks through the neighborhood and love being snuggled and spoiled by my foster mom. She says I am smart and attentive and eager to learn. I am starting to learn all the rules of being a house dog now! My foster parents are teaching me to sit, come, walk on a leash, and I am working hard on it. I'm figuring out that maybe I don't have to bark at strange noises, and the counter is not used for surfing or dog food. Being a puppy is hard work! Good news, I am smart, want to learn, and it does not hurt that I am darn good looking.I am the perfect age for learning whatever you want to teach me. I look forward to meeting you all soon and finding my forever family.

Hello there, My new name is GiGi and don't remember what my other family named me but its ok because I had to move on and start a new chapter in my life. You see I had an owner and they used me as a backyard breeder and a few litters of pups and i was neglected. Life was not so good but I just knew I deserved much more because of how darling I am. Nope, that Cinderella dream did not happen. You see, I ran away and was homeless. I developed a skin infection and lost weight from eating whatever I could find. Its a hard life and nobody would help me. I was very sad and lonely. Then one day a man in a uniform with a big truck picked me up and I was thinking wow he likes me but that was short lived when he put me in a cold, loud and very scary jail cell. I was scared and unsure of what else could possibly go wrong but I never gave up hope and offered a tail wag when people would come by my kennel. Nobody wanted a girl like me, you see my skin condition got much worse and lost my fur and more weight. Well, the next few days I overheard them say my ID number and heard that I was going to be put to sleep. I was not to sure what that meant but it did not sound good.

The next day a kind lady came to meet me and she looked in my eyes and could see I still had hope and my heart was broken. She saw that I was a sweet and loving, not to mention a good girl. She held me and loved me and I thought to myself "Is my dream about to come true? Am I going to get the Cinderella life?" I had my doubts but she signed her name and out of the shelter we went. I was so happy I pottied outside and just wanted to roll in the grass because I knew I was no longer going to sleep forever. I jumped right in her car and we went to the doggie doctor. They all felt badly for me but gave me the best of care. I felt loved and cared about for the first time in my life. Wow. What a feeling. I did reciprocate by giving lots of tail wiggles, kisses and cuddles even though I did not feel good. The really nice tech gave me a bath and it felt good but was not fun. I was released from the vet and went to my foster home and holy cow, I really knew I hit the jackpot.

I now have a Queen size bed and get to sleep in bed with my foster parents, I have 2 older foster sisters and a big crate with a soft bed just for me. I get to chew on bones filled with peanut butter and treats and love to play with the disk and tennis balls that squeak. I am so happy that I will do anything to keep on this track. I am potty trained now and know some basic commands, I am good at going in my kennel and have no bad manners. I heard her say that I was submissive and sweet. I love the other dogs I met and walk really well on the leash. Kids, oh, I love kiddos, they tend to want to play with me. I had to go to the vet a few more times and finally got spayed. My foster mom calls me a weenie baby because I cried and trembled when I went home from my surgery. The vet staff just love to see me when we make a visit. One of the techs even wants to adopt me but you know she should apply now because I have a feeling I am going to be a popular girl.

I have been on the back burner for a month now getting well, growing hair and gaining weight and I am finally ready to present myself dressed up and beautiful just like Cinderella. I even had a manicure and now have purple sparkly nails. It was fun to have that done. I am now ready to start to find a family that will love me as much as I will love them. I hear I am a good kisser if that helps. I will be out at the meet and greets as I love to socialize. I hope my dream comes true and I find that perfect family for me forever and ever.

Hugs and Kisses, Gigi